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Photograph of a golden-toned pair of deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against an orange draped backdrop. The left figure, with a trident and a raised hand, wears pink dhoti-style cloth, a dark patterned crown with white decorations, and a rudraksha-style necklace. The right figure wears a green sari with a red and gold blouse, pink and yellow garlands, and a crown with dark plumes. A brass shallow tray with five small green-tinted lamps sits in front. Standing statues, not living people; no physical persons are visible.2014-08-15Two gilded metal murti of a deity pair are seated before a vivid orange satin backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left figure wears a red-orange turban and a green garment, holds a trident in one hand, and is draped with multiple strands of white and pink beaded necklaces and a red-stone pendant. The right figure wears a silver-embellished crown and a green sari with gold embroidery and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Both are adorned with jewelled earrings and bangles, and red, orange, yellow and white flower garlands hang across their shoulders. Two murtis are present, with no physical people visible.2013-03-29Golden metal murtis of Shiva and Parvati are seated side by side on a peetha before an orange-red cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The left deity holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, wears a leopard-print headdress with a crescent-style ornament, a red-and-gold necklace and a pink lower garment. The right deity wears a green sari with gold border, a large round gold pendant necklace, earrings and a dark coiffed hairstyle. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers drape both figures, and a gold kalasha-style offering with green stone-like pieces sits in front. No physical people are visible.2014-08-15April 07 20112011-04-07Two silver-coloured deity murtis seated side by side on a cushioned seat before a dark red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a green bodice, a heavy silver necklace and rudraksha-style ornaments, and holds a trident and a small drum. The figure on the right wears a black crown with silver ornaments, a pink and teal sari and layered silver jewellery, and holds a flower garland. Both are adorned with fresh garlands of orange, yellow and red flowers, and a copper-coloured decorative seat with green-tipped finials sits in front. These are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2009-09-03Two golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17May 07 20132013-05-07Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side against a shimmering orange and gold patterned cloth backdrop with a carved golden arch. The figure on the left has a red turban, a jeweled tilak, a rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, and holds a trident in one hand. The figure on the right wears a black and gold embroidered crown with red jewels, a green parrot perches on the staff in its hand, and it wears layered gold necklaces and red and white garlands.2013-03-16April 23 20122012-04-23December 16 20092009-12-16April 18 20132013-04-18Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27